Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hyperopia
Noun
/ˌhaɪpəˈroʊpiə/
Definition
A common vision condition where distant objects may be seen more clearly than close ones.
Examples
- Many children with hyperopia may not realize they have a vision problem.
- She found it hard to read small print because of her hyperopia.
- Corrective lenses can help those suffering from hyperopia.
Meaning
Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, occurs when the eye is shorter than normal or the cornea is too flat, causing light entering the eye to focus behind the retina.
Synonyms
- Farsightedness
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
